Senior Medical Science Liaison

We are looking for highly motivated Medical Science Liaisons with a proven track record of successfully engaging neurology healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and organizations in order to support trial enrollment and success of our Phase 2 clinical trial.

The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for cultivating current and future thought leaders in neurology in private practices, community and academic settings within their assigned region/geography. The incumbents’ clinical practice insights and science knowledge will be utilized to deliver non-promotional scientific, educational, and research data and activities. The position will leverage demonstrated scientific leadership in neurodegenerative disease, preferably within Parkinson’s Disease and serve as a key representative of our client with external stakeholders

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and execute strategic enrollment plans in collaboration with clinical operations to optimize site performance and accelerate patient recruitment.
• Partner closely with investigators and sites to identify recruitment barriers and implement targeted solutions to improve enrolment.
• Identify and develop relationships with KOLs, physicians, and advocacy groups, based on balanced scientific exchange.
• Form strategic partnerships with key academic medical centers to advance development efforts in therapeutic areas pertinent to our client's pipeline.
• With assistance from the clinical team, develop and author publications and abstracts;
  coordinate efforts withexternal collaborators.
• Build a strong network of pertinent and relevant experts to obtain relevant advice, expert opinions, and collaborations
• Attend regional, national and international medical conferences to enhance awareness of the clients clinical trials.
• Represent the client at scientific/medical symposia, congresses, patient advocacy events and industry councils as requested
• Deliver clear, concise, and relevant clinical/scientific presentations in a variety of settings, including but not limited to internal meetings, advisory boards, investigator meetings, patient advocacy sessions, academic/group practice/individual discussions, and other venues.
• Identify clinical insights and knowledge gaps and be able to articulate the impact of the clients scientific approach
• Organize and run KOL Advisory Board and engage KOLs in activities.
• Support development and management of conference presentations and other data dissemination activities.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the overall drug development process typically achieved through an advanced degree in medical science (e.G. MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, or PA) and 7 or more years of work experience. Multiple years of experience in neurological disorders, preferably Parkinson’s disease, and/or immunology are differentiators among candidates.
• Current relationships in the Movement Disorders community and KOLs will also be a strong differentiator.
• Working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and multitask.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Team player with ability to motivate and influence cross-functional team members.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, communicate clearly and effectively, and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, working collaboratively as well as independently, under broad strategic guidance.
• Verbal and written communication skills to the level of effectively producing and delivering compelling and insightful presentations to diverse audiences.